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Good I am glad you have the cage. let us know if you want advice on setting up a larger cage. There are ways to anchor your branches and vines better for a big cage. How old is he now?

We did have the Florence uvb but it blew with constant power outs so had to use his old one ordered a new one but it only coming in 3 working days

So, the very best source for correct husbandry info is https://chameleonacademy.com/chameleon-husbandry-program-getting-started-with-chameleons/ For babies or younger chameleons (under 3-4 months old) you want a cooler basking temp of no higher than 80. For the really tiny young babies, you...

Hi there, welcome to the forum! These are all totally valid worries with your first Cham. Before I give feedback on your answers, I have to mention the leaves on the bottom of the cage. Unless it's bioactive, it's going to create a huge bacterial problem with the moisture, poop, and dead bugs...

I’m pretty sure it’s not his cage, it’s my room, my normal room humity is like 60-70.I’ve managed to get a picture of him and also his most recent poop, this is my first time seeing his poop like this.

Thank you! Thank you this is really helpful!

I don’t entirely disagree I’m not a fan of any heating source without a digital dimming controller managing basking temperatures Using one, burns are fairly unlikely I wish the T5 lamps did better with dimming/ramping up intensity better Along with plant lighting ramp up/down for a more...

@MissSkittles covered husbandry issues that should be corrected. But that casque has a thermal burn from the wattage of the heat bulb being too strong and him being able to get too close to it... Betting the swelling is from infection in the casque. I would go to a real reptile vet. He will need...

Hello :) The thermal burns are old and she already had them when I got her. It didn't heal fully. I asked the vet if something exists that would make the burns heal more but he said no, that reptiles breathe through the skin so any cream medication on the skin wouldn't really be helpful. She...

looks like an injury to me. dark black tends to indicate bruising... If it goes away then that is what it is. but basking is too hot so depending on if baby can get closer it could be a thermal burn. Granted it is not presenting how they normally look.

The heat bulb is 50w, I dont have a prob, just the lader thermometer amd other 2 regular ones on the cage... The cafe temp is pretty much spot on. I will get a prob amd connect on basking branch..

Ok what wattage heat bulb are you using. Because I agree it looks more like a burn. Per the temp at basking it should be no hotter than 25-26C for a female. Your looking for an ambient cage temp of 21-23 C. Is your gauge connected to a probe at the basking branch below the heat? This is the...

Hey there so unfortunately the T5HO and the bulb options you have are really hard to put inside an enclosure. I highly advice cutting out the top of the cage and hooking aluminum window screen to it. This not only will allow for you to put your T5HO and your basking on top of the cage at a safe...

Ok so my only concern would be if the injury is possibly a burn. They will lift their heads when they bask and since the nose would be the closest to the heat bulb with the branch being so close below it this would be a thermal burn risk even with the 60 watt bulb.

Understood, thank you. I’m not too familiar with burns, is it possible for just one spot on his nose to get thermal burns instead of his while nose?

My pleasure. Ok the exo terra calcium is perfect to use this is just plain calcium without D3 and they have magnesium in it. Now the reptivite I would go ahead and switch to repashy calcium plus LoD version. It has a jackson chameleon on the label. Reason for this. As I mentioned I am not a big...

I just wanted to jump in here and say welcome to the forum. :) Depending on how much heat your plant light is generating, you can raise it off the screen a bit and/or reduce the strength of your basking bulb to compensate. If you have a young chameleon, you’ll want to raise all of your lights...

That is normal behavior. Warming up the body and stretching. Beman did it every single morning within about an hour after waking up and basking. Nothing to worry about there. Learning their behaviors and what is normal vs what is not is probably one of the hardest aspects next to learning...

Hey all. Thank you for all the help!!! I have change the UVB for a T5 HO 5.0.. funny enough looks more bright than the other one i got. I have put a prob on the basking branch and temp is around 80F (27 C) She eat a bit today 2 moria worms, big ones. so I think she is getting there.. VET...

Temperature and Humidity: At the lowest during the day (near the bottom) it can get to like 69 degrees Fahrenheit, highest 73, and around 80-85 for basking.I would keep the basking temp no higher than 80. Provided Pesto is a boy, his basking temp can go up to 85 when he’s older. If Pesto is a...